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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.66, 1,156.86 and 458.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.66, 1,156.86 and 458.99 is: 689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.66 : 1,156.86 = 458.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.66/1,156.86 = 458.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.66x = 1,156.86 × 458.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.66x = 530,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,981.39/770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.00

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